About the Hoary-headed Grebe
The hoary-headed grebe is a member of the grebe family. It breeds in southern parts of Australia; it winters throughout the island of Tasmania. The bird takes its name from the silvery-white streaking on its black head. It is common in Australia, with a population of about 500,000. Its habitat is similar to that of the Australasian grebe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Poliocephalus poliocephalus |
| Species Codes | hohgre1, HHGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hoary-headed Grebe belong to?
The Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Hoary-headed Grebe?
The hoary-headed grebe is a member of the grebe family. It breeds in southern parts of Australia; it winters throughout the island of Tasmania. The bird takes its name from the silvery-white streaking on its black head. It is common in Australia, with a population of about 500,000. Its habitat is si...
Where can I report a Hoary-headed Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Hoary-headed Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hohgre1, or on iNaturalist.
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